Late TV Serial Actor VJ Chithra's Father Found Dead In Chennai, Suicide Suspected

The Tiruvanmiyur police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of leading to the death of TV actor Chithra's father.

Chithra, a renowned Tamil television star, died by suicide in December 2020. (File Photo)

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Kamaraj, the father of late TV serial actor Chithra, was found dead of suicide at his residence in Tiruvanmiyur. Kamaraj, a retired police officer, was 64 years old. Kamaraj's death comes four years after his daughter and actor Chithra died by suicide in 2020.

The Tiruvanmiyur police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of his death, as per a report on ABP Nadu.

Who is VJ Chithra? 

Chithra, widely known as VJ Chithra, gained popularity for her role in the Tamil soap opera Pandian Stores and made her film debut in Calls (2021). Prior to pursuing acting full-time, she worked as a television host. After watching Chithra host a show, Radhika reached out to offer her a role in Chinna Papa Periya Papa (2016), where she starred alongside actresses Nirosha and Nalini. The success of this series led her to take on other projects, including Saravanan Meenatchi and Velunachi. In Pandian Stores, Chithra portrayed the character Mullai, a role that was later taken over by Kaavya Arivumani after her tragic death, and subsequently by Laavanya.

Chithra got engaged to businessman Hemanth Ravi in August 2020 and they registered their marriage in October 2020. The couple had planned to hold a formal wedding ceremony in February 2021, but Chithra passed away before it could take place.

VJ Chithra Death Case

Chithra, a renowned Tamil television star, died by suicide in December 2020. She was found dead in a motel room near Poonamallee. She was staying with her husband at the hotel. At the time, her relatives suspected her husband Hemnath's participation and accused him of being to blame for her murder. Later, Nazarathpet police detained Hemnath, who was later released on bail due to insufficient evidence.

In August 2024, the Tiruvallur Fast Track Mahila Court acquitted Hemanth and six others in connection with Chithra's death.